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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,769.84, 588,682.11 and 273,756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,769.84, 588,682.11 and 273,756.52 is: 377,617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,769.84 : 588,682.11 = 273,756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,769.84/588,682.11 = 273,756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,769.84x = 588,682.11 × 273,756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,769.84x = 161,155,565,819.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,155,565,819.86/426,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,617.04

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